File Extension Library


.WS5 File Extension

  • Developer by: Michael Petrie
  • Category: Document Files

What are .WS5 files and how to open them?

Can't open .WS5 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WS5 file.

What is a .WS5 file extension?

.WS5 file extension is created by Michael Petrie. .WS5 has been classified as Document Files.

.WS5 is WordStar for Windows 5 document file

The ws5 file extension is associated with WordStar text editor and word processor for MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows operating systems. The .ws5 file stores document written in WordStar for Windows version 5.


How to open:

Use WordStar to open .ws5 document files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .ws5 file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .WS5 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WS5 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WS5 file format
  2. You need to check the .WS5 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)